Charles C. Richardson Papers, 1865/1996

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
Newman Library
Virginia Tech
P.O. Box 90001
560 Drillfield Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24062-9001
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (540) 231-6308
Fax: (540) 231-3694
Restrictions:

The collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

Permission to publish material from Charles C. Richardson Papers must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.

Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Charles C. Richardson Papers, Ms2018-023, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Creator:
Richardson, Charles C. (Charles Coker)
Abstract:
The collection contains a handwritten, two-page recounting of Civil War battles and who commanded them, a photograph (n.d.) of a family gathering, likely the Richardson family, and post-war photographs, (n.d.) of Charles Coker Richardson and his wife Mollie.
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Charles C. Richardson Papers, Ms2018-023, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection contains a handwritten, two-page recounting of Civil War battles and who commanded them, a photograph (n.d.) of a family gathering, likely the Richardson family, and post-war photographs, (n.d.) of Charles Coker Richardson and his wife Mollie. In addition, there is a 1996 flyer from a United Daughters of the Confederacy tribute to Richardson.

Acquisition information:
The Charles C. Richardson Papers were purchased by Special Collections in August 2017.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Charles C. Richardson Papers was completed in September, 2018.